BenQ TH575
The budget way to put a PS5 on a 100-inch screen: a 1080p DLP lamp projector rated at 3,800 ANSI lumens, with 16.7 ms input lag at 1080p/60Hz in its Enhanced Game Mode and a 15,000:1 contrast rating. RTINGS called it decent for casual 1080p gaming and noted its contrast gives games decent depth in a dark room. The compromises are real: it cannot accept 4K or 120Hz signals, HDR looks washed out, colors are muted out of the box, and there is no smart platform.
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Our Verdict
The cheapest credible big-screen PS5 setup at about $749: 3,800 ANSI lumens (brighter than every pick except the UHD38x) and 16.7 ms at 1080p/60Hz, which RTINGS rated decent for casual gaming. It ranks last because it is the only 1080p projector here, with no 4K or 120Hz input, washed-out HDR and no smart platform, where the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE adds 4K, Dolby Vision and Google TV for about $220 more.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •About $749, the cheapest pick here and less than half the price of the X3100i
- •3,800 ANSI lumens, second only to the Optoma UHD38x in this list
- •16.7 ms at 1080p/60Hz, low enough for casual and story-driven PS5 games (RTINGS, ProjectorCentral)
- •Two HDMI inputs and 3D support
Cons
- •1080p/60Hz only: no 4K input and no 120Hz mode, so the PS5 runs at 1080p
- •Muted colors and washed-out HDR (RTINGS); no smart OS, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- •Lamp light source that will eventually need replacing
Specifications
| Resolution | 1080p (1920 x 1080, DLP) |
| Rated Brightness | 3,800 ANSI lumens |
| Light Source | Lamp (210W) |
| Light Source Life | Up to 15,000 hours (eco modes) |
| Input Lag at 4K/60Hz | N/A (no 4K input); 16.7 ms at 1080p/60Hz |
| Fastest Game Mode | 1080p/60Hz at about 16.7 ms |
| Throw / Placement | Standard throw, 1.1x zoom; 100 in from about 10.8 ft |
| HDR Formats | HDR10 input (limited tone mapping) |
| Smart Platform | None (use a streaming stick or the PS5 apps) |
Quick Answers
What is the resolution of the BenQ TH575?
BenQ TH575 resolution: 1080p (1920 x 1080, DLP).
What is the rated brightness of the BenQ TH575?
BenQ TH575 rated brightness: 3,800 ANSI lumens.
What is the light source of the BenQ TH575?
BenQ TH575 light source: Lamp (210W).
What is the light source life of the BenQ TH575?
BenQ TH575 light source life: Up to 15,000 hours (eco modes).
What is the input lag at 4k/60hz of the BenQ TH575?
BenQ TH575 input lag at 4k/60hz: N/A (no 4K input); 16.7 ms at 1080p/60Hz.
What is the fastest game mode of the BenQ TH575?
BenQ TH575 fastest game mode: 1080p/60Hz at about 16.7 ms.
What is the throw / placement of the BenQ TH575?
BenQ TH575 throw / placement: Standard throw, 1.1x zoom; 100 in from about 10.8 ft.
What is the hdr formats of the BenQ TH575?
BenQ TH575 hdr formats: HDR10 input (limited tone mapping).
Who is the BenQ TH575 for?
It suits first big-screen PS5 setup on a tight budget, casual, co-op and story-driven games, rooms with some ambient light. It is not the right pick for players who want 4K or 120Hz, hDR enthusiasts, anyone who wants built-in streaming.
Is the BenQ TH575 worth buying?
The budget way to put a PS5 on a 100-inch screen: a 1080p DLP lamp projector rated at 3,800 ANSI lumens, with 16.7 ms input lag at 1080p/60Hz in its Enhanced Game Mode and a 15,000:1 contrast rating. RTINGS called it decent for casual 1080p gaming and noted its contrast gives games decent depth in a dark room. The compromises are real: it cannot accept 4K or 120Hz signals, HDR looks washed out, colors are muted out of the box, and there is no smart platform. It ranks #5 in our Top 5 Projectors for PS5. The cheapest credible big-screen PS5 setup at about $749: 3,800 ANSI lumens (brighter than every pick except the UHD38x) and 16.7 ms at 1080p/60Hz, which RTINGS rated decent for casual gaming. It ranks last because it is the only 1080p projector here, with no 4K or 120Hz input, washed-out HDR and no smart platform, where the Nebula Cosmos 4K SE adds 4K, Dolby Vision and Google TV for about $220 more.
Who Is This For?
Best For
- First big-screen PS5 setup on a tight budget
- Casual, co-op and story-driven games
- Rooms with some ambient light
Not For
- Players who want 4K or 120Hz
- HDR enthusiasts
- Anyone who wants built-in streaming
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Alternatives to Consider
BenQ X3100i
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BenQ's flagship 4K gaming projector: a 4LED, 0.65-inch DLP (XPR 4K) unit rated at 3,300 ANSI lumens, with a 1.3x zoom and vertical lens shift for flexible placement. For a PS5 it runs 4K/60Hz at about 16.7 ms and drops to roughly 8 ms at 1080p/120Hz, and RTINGS scored it 8.1 for gaming, calling it a great gaming projector if you value both speed and image quality. Android TV is included and the TreVolo speakers support eARC passthrough. Its weak spot is contrast in near-dark scenes, and it is the most expensive pick here.
Optoma UHD38x
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The long-running value pick for console gaming: a 4K (XPR) DLP lamp projector rated at 4,000 ANSI lumens, the brightest in this list, with 16.7 ms input lag at 4K/60Hz and an Enhanced Gaming Mode that reaches 4.2 ms at 1080p/240Hz. Retail and review sources consistently cite it as a strong PS5 match because it handles both the console's 4K/60 and 1080p/120 output. At about $999 it delivers the same 4K/60 lag as the BenQ X3100i for roughly $800 less; the trade-offs are a lamp that needs replacing, no built-in streaming apps and a long throw distance.
BenQ X500i
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The short-throw version of BenQ's gaming formula: a 4K (XPR) 4LED DLP projector rated at 2,200 ANSI lumens whose 0.69–0.83 throw ratio fills a 100-inch screen from about 5 to 6.5 feet, so it fits bedrooms and apartments where a long-throw projector cannot. BenQ quotes about 16 ms at 4K/60Hz and 8 ms at 1440p/120Hz, RTINGS scored it 7.7 for gaming, and Expert Reviews reported no noticeable lag playing 4K/60 PS5 games. It includes Android TV and the same TreVolo speakers as the X3100i, but it is 1,100 lumens dimmer.
Nebula Cosmos 4K SE
Nebula (Anker)
The movie-first, set-and-forget option for a PS5: a 4K projector with Anker's HybridBeam LED-plus-laser light rated at 1,800 ANSI lumens, Dolby Vision, Google TV with licensed Netflix built in, and automatic focus, keystone, screen-fit and obstacle avoidance. A carry handle makes it easy to move between rooms. For gaming it is merely adequate: TechRadar measured 18.5 ms in Game Mode Extreme but 35 ms in the standard game mode, and it is the dimmest projector in this list.